Origin
Hays, KS
Morning in Hays on Friday
Local time
8:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hays, KS to Park, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
63 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hays, KS
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Park, KS
Egor Komarov
Trip Overview
The drive from Hays, KS to Park, KS covers 63 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, North Vine Street, KS 211 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.1 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 63 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 8m drive with frequent turns across 63 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 59.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 8m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (US 183 / North Vine Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.8 miles (US 183 / North Vine Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 183 / North Vine Street
Enter roundabout onto US 183 / North Vine Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 183 / North Vine Street
Enter roundabout onto US 183 / North Vine Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
61.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward KS 211, Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward KS 211, Park
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 59.1 mi | 59m |
| North Vine Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| KS 211 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| West 27th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 4th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Highway 40 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cottonwood Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 59.1 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hays, KS and Park, KS.
1
Start on this road
292 ft
·
26 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto West 27th Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West 27th Street
5
Turn left onto US 183
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Vine Street
6
Enter roundabout onto US 183
346 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Vine Street
7
Continue on US 183
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Vine Street
8
Enter roundabout onto US 183
127 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Vine Street
9
Continue on US 183
342 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Vine Street
10
Continue on US 183
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Vine Street
11
Enter roundabout onto US 183
342 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Vine Street
12
Continue on US 183
198 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Vine Street
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
14
Merge onto I 70; US 40
59 mi
·
59 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward KS 211, Park
16
Turn right onto KS 211
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
KS 211
17
Continue on Old Highway 40
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Old Highway 40
18
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Main Street
19
Turn right onto 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
4th Street
20
Turn left onto Cottonwood Street
255 ft
·
11 sec
·
Cottonwood Street
21
Arrive at destination
Cottonwood Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.5 mi from Hays, KS · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.5 miles from Hays, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Park, KS
The final approach into Park, KS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.85 one way
$19.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.81 | $21.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.12 | $24.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.91 | $27.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.82 | $4.03 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Park, KS
Morning in Park on Friday
Local time
8:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
86°F
Plainville, KS
32 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 8m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hays, KS to Park, KS covers 63 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, North Vine Street, KS 211. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.5 miles from Hays, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.85 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 8m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (US 183 / North Vine Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.8 miles (US 183 / North Vine Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Hays, KS to Park, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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